Ben Shapiro’s Most OVERRATED Films
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Why does Ben Shapiro consider 'The Shape of Water' the most overrated film of all time?
Ben Shapiro believes 'The Shape of Water' is the most overrated film because it won Best Picture in 2017 despite what he considers a terrible script, universally bad performances, and a politically ridiculous plot centered on a woman having a relationship with a fish. He criticizes it as a collection of idiotic clichés and a shallow critique of conservatives, with a 92% critic score and 73% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Ben Shapiro's critique of 'Avatar'?
Ben Shapiro calls 'Avatar' visually beautiful but intellectually vacuous, describing it as 'Alien Fern Gully' and 'Dances with Wolves with blue aliens.' He mocks the plot for its simplistic portrayal of evil capitalists searching for 'unobtainium' and criticizes the film for being forgettable despite its massive box office success, with an 82% audience score and 81% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Why does Ben Shapiro think 'Titanic' is overrated?
Ben Shapiro argues that 'Titanic' is overrated due to its shallow, narcissistic characters played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. He criticizes the film for focusing on a fake romance instead of the real heroism of Titanic passengers. He also highlights two major flaws: the infamous door scene and the old lady throwing the priceless diamond into the ocean, which he deems nonsensical.
What is Ben Shapiro's opinion of 'Get Out'?
Ben Shapiro thinks 'Get Out' is overrated, giving it a 4 out of 10. While he acknowledges it’s better than some other films he criticizes, he finds its social commentary on race relations obnoxious and insulting. He believes the metaphor of white people brainwashing black people is overly simplistic and that the film’s acclaim as a piece of social commentary is undeserved.
Why does Ben Shapiro dislike 'Avengers: Endgame'?
Ben Shapiro considers 'Avengers: Endgame' overrated because he finds it overstuffed, tired, and lacking stakes. He criticizes the poorly drawn villain and the predictability of Marvel’s multiverse approach, suggesting that characters like Iron Man could easily be resurrected if needed. He also notes the film’s excessive length and low stakes as major flaws.
What is Ben Shapiro's critique of 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'?
Ben Shapiro describes 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' as repetitive, annoying, and stupid. He criticizes its ADD-style filmmaking and its underlying ethos, which he reduces to the idea that all pain stems from being mean to one’s lesbian daughter. He also mocks the film’s absurd visuals, such as characters with hot dog fingers.
Why does Ben Shapiro think 'Glass Onion' is a bad mystery film?
Ben Shapiro believes 'Glass Onion' is a bad mystery film because it cheats the audience by introducing a twin character halfway through the story, making the first half irrelevant. He argues that a good mystery should provide enough clues for the audience to solve it, which 'Glass Onion' fails to do, calling it an insult to the intellect.
What is Ben Shapiro's opinion of 'Napoleon Dynamite'?
Ben Shapiro hates 'Napoleon Dynamite,' calling it stupid, annoying, and unfunny. He believes there are no jokes worth laughing at and that it’s the kind of film Matt Walsh would enjoy. He dismisses it as a cult classic with a 72% critic score and 74% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Shapiro's definition of an overrated film is based on the discrepancy between perceived and actual quality.
- He uses Rotten Tomatoes scores (both critics' and audience) to quantify this discrepancy.
- He criticizes Matt Walsh's standard for overrated films as illogical.
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